1:1 LSA

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking a skilled Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil on a 1-to-1 basis and with small groups. The contract is for five days a week, 16.25 hours, ending on 20th July 2029. The role requires enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and a commitment to raising standards, partnering with class teachers and SENCO to enhance learning. This role involves implementing behaviour management strategies and providing medical care when necessary, ensuring a nurturing environment for pupils with specific needs.

Benefits

Highly supportive school environment

Personalised programme of CPD

Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children in a school setting.
• Ability to support child's medical needs and intimate care needs.
• Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with significant needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1-to-1 basis and in small groups.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Provide medical and intimate care as needed.

Skills

Experience of supporting children in a school setting

Strong behaviour management skills

Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent

Good knowledge of ICT

Excellent organisation and inter-person skills

Patience and flexibility

Job description

Role Details

We are seeking a skilled Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil on a 1 to 1 basis while also working with small groups in the classroom setting. The post is for five days a week (16.25 hours) Monday to Friday: 8:45am‑12pm. This fixed‑term contract ends on 20th July 2029. The role requires an enthusiastic, caring support with a “can‑do” attitude, a flexible approach, and a commitment to raising standards for those they work with. They will partner with class teachers and the SENCO to support learning aligned with the National Curriculum.

Responsibilities

Support pupils on a 1‑to‑1 basis and in small groups; implement behaviour management strategies; provide medical and intimate care as needed; engage pupils with specific and significant needs; maintain calmness, patience, and flexibility at all times; use own initiative; undertake training to meet individual needs.

Requirements

• Experience of supporting children in a school setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Able to support the child's medical needs and be willing to deal with intimate care needs
• Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs
• Patience, calmness and flexibility at all times
• A commitment to high achievement from pupils and themselves
• Excellent organisation and inter‑person skills
• Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A‑C or equivalent
• Good knowledge of ICT
• Flexibility and a good sense of humour
• Ability to use own initiative
• Willing to undertake training and support individual needs

Employment Details

• 5 days a week, 16.25 hours
• Monday to Friday: 8:45am‑12:00pm
• Fixed‑term contract end date 20th July 2029

Benefits and Support

• Highly supportive and ambitious school environment
• Personalised programme of CPD
• Collaboration across Trust schools
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family‑friendly policies; open to discussion of flexible working arrangements
• Benefits platform offering valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP service

Commitments

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, including their spiritual and cultural development
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion, appreciating and valuing diversity of backgrounds and circumstances
• Upholding the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs; all staff, volunteers and other workers are expected to share this commitment

Equality, Safeguarding and Safely Recruitment

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, ensuring equality of opportunity, and supporting the fundamental British values. All staff and workers are expected to share in this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures, all applications must be made on an application form; CVs will not be accepted. The appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. Searches for publicly available information on shortlisted candidates will also be conducted.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.